Quote Originally Posted by jazzcomp View Post
Yes some are. But most sellers withhold feedback.

if you look at the buyer feedback, you can see if they have had disputes in the past or claim stuff like that. I used to deposit money right away but because sellers don't post quickly and stuff could get lost in the mail and sent it thru regular post instead of registered or with insurance I got no protection.

Started using paypal especially for first time business. The next time, I'd probably trust him more but depends on the communication as well.

Some buyers also charge an exorbitant amount of postage but you can see what they actually paid for when you get the item postage cost stamped on the box. It's a beat up box and not brand new boxes so you can't say that the packaging cost money as well when you are just recycling stuff.
If your a buyer and theres no indication an item has been sent within a few days its easy enough to open a case - same with postage costs.

Plus buyers can see the sellers feedback left for others if they are concered they are not going to get any themselves.

Overall I would give overseas buyers top marks for feedbacks and rate australian buyers/sellers the worst.